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"Pacifier Thermometers," brand named "Dubby"

CPSC Recall #94-032 — January 10, 1994

Recall Summary

Recall Number94-032
Recall DateJanuary 10, 1994
Remedy TypeRefund
Units Affected340
ImporterM.J. Harris and Associates, of Anacortes, WA
Manufactured InTaiwan

Product

"Pacifier Thermometers," brand named "Dubby"

Description

PRODUCT: "Pacifier Thermometers," brand named "Dubby." About 340 pacifier thermometers were imported from Taiwan by M.J. Harris and Associates and distributed nationwide through pharmacies and mail-order companies between April and August 1993. The pacifier thermometers are pink or blue with a clear silicon rubber nipple. They are sold in blue boxes with a window front; the name "Dubby'' is printed on the top panel. PROBLEM: Because the product is both a pacifier and a thermometer, it is subject to FDA requirements and CPSC's pacifier regulations. During CPSC testing, the nipples separated from the base of the pacifier thermometers presenting a potential choking hazard to infants and young children. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should take the pacifier thermometers away from infants and young children immediately and return them to the stores or mail-order firms where purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact M.J. Harris and Associates at 1-800-531-5486. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, M.J. Harris and Associates, Anacortes, WA is voluntarily recalling 340 "Pacifier Thermometers," brand named "Dubby." Because the product is both a thermometer and a pacifier, it is subject to FDA's requirements and CPSC's pacifier regulations. The pacifier thermometer fell apart during routine CPSC testing to determine compliance with CPSC's Pacifier Requirements. The pacifier's nipple separated from the base, presenting a potential choking hazard to infants and young children. The pacifiers have a built-in electronic L.C.D. thermometer that displays the temperature of the baby who is sucking on the nipple. The pacifier thermometers are blue or pink with a clear silicon rubber nipple. The pacifier thermometers are sold in blue boxes with a sticker that reads "Made in Taiwan." The boxes have a window front and the name "Dubby" printed on the top panel. A clear plastic storage cover is provided with each pacifier thermometer. The pacifier thermometers were imported by M.J. Harris and Associates from Taiwan and distributed through pharmacies and mail-order firms nationwide between April and August of this year. Each pacifier thermometer sold for as much as $12.50. Consumers are urged to take the pacifier thermometers away from babies and young children immediately and return them to the stores or mail-order firms where purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact M.J. Harris and Associates toll-free at: 1-800-531-5486. Neither CPSC nor M.J. Harris and Associates is aware of any injuries involving these pacifiers. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous pacifier thermometers were identified by a competitor of M.J. Harris and Associates. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction.

Hazard

Because the product is both a pacifier and a thermometer, it is subject to FDA requirements and CPSC's pacifier regulations. During CPSC testing, the nipples separated from the base of the pacifier thermometers presenting a potential choking hazard to infants and young children.

Incidents & Injuries

Neither CPSC nor M.J. Harris and Associates is aware of any injuries involving these pacifiers.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should take the pacifier thermometers away from infants and young children immediately and return them to the stores or mail-order firms where purchased for a full refund.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.

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